Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Horeb

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The beginning of the Good News — This week at ELC

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Worship this week – Note special schedule!!
One worship service this weekend – 10:00 a.m. Sunday
Devotions for this Week : 
Beginning of Good News                             December 27, 2015
I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Mark 1:8
Mark’s gospel begins with a fiery preacher and a challenging message. No silent night here, no gift-bearing visitors. John the Baptist awaits his cousin, Jesus, by a stream in the wilderness. Temptations await Jesus on the other side. Soon, by the lakeshore, the divine call will be irresistible.
Read:Sunday, Mark 1:1-20, Beginning of Good News
Monday, Psalm 91:9-12
Tuesday, Malachi 3:1-7, The Coming Messenger
Wednesday, Isaiah 40:1-11, Comfort, Comfort
Thursday, Isaiah 44:1-8, God’s Blessing on Israel
Friday, Joel 2:28-29, God’s Spirit Poured Out
Saturday, Isaiah 42:1-9, The Servant, a Light to the Nations
  • How do these Old Testament readings tie into the gospel reading for Sunday?
  • Why do you think Jesus’ ministry began with his baptism? What does your baptism mean to you?
  • How do you make it known that Jesus is your savior? What could you do to make Christ known through the way you live your life?
Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word come alive. Do the following activity this week. — Make a list of 5 ways your life could be a proclamation of Jesus’ presence in your life. Focus on doing more of one of those throughout the week.
Bless: May God fill your life with the good news of eternal life. Amen.
 

WORSHIP SERVICES

Saturday: 5:00 PM Worship in small chapel – modified traditional format

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship with a blend of traditional and contemporary music

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m – 11:00 am

Live worship will be streamed during the 9:00 a.m. service on Facebook. Recordings will be available on Facebook,  YouTube and on the Sermon Archive page.

Listen to an audio recording of this week’s worship by calling 855-514-2017.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb (ELCA)
315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, WI  53572
elc@mhtc.net

A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

We welcome all to ELC! Everyone. Without exception. Regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, faith traditions, physical or mental abilities, financial resources, family status, or personal struggles. We are committed to being an anti-racist community. By the power of the Holy Spirit we will work to extend God’s grace, love, justice, and dignity. You belong here. Your story and your life are valuable. In Christ’s love, we welcome you.